Bücher von Mandy Rosko

Shape Up or Shift Out includes Book 1-5: A Rose by Any Other NameRita loves being a raccoon shifter, and she's not ashamed of being a professional thief. The thing is, something is missing from her life: love. So when she receives a mysterious message from a matchmaker, Rita thinks Esme Baer has finally taken her up on her generous offer to steal something in return for finding her mate. What she finds instead, is that Esme sent her to meet a half-man, half-cyborg! One who is really sexy and just Rita's type… Winter of DiscontentRoquette Avery, a white raccoon shifter, is terrified that someone will recognize her for who she truly is: a thief who's just recently turned her life around and is yearning to find her fated mate. She's nervous but excited to attend a matchmaker's Christmas party until a nefarious-looking vampire shows... and the vampire's bodyguard catches her attention. He shines a glowing red eye on Roquette and grabs her with his metallic arm, insisting she flee the party-with him! Sea of TroubleBill isn't over his ex. He left her high and dry half a year ago, but it's time he moves on. He's a Grizzly bear shifter with cybernetic enhancements and a dark past. He's not sure what kind of woman can learn to love a man like that. Ray hates water and boats, but this red panda shifter is going to suck it up and get on board because it's been far too long since she's dated anyone-ever since her ex completely ghosted her-and she's got a good feeling about this matchmaking cruise. The Better Part of ValorRuby is a raccoon shifter and a baker who is looking for her family. She knows they're out there, and after the death of her brother, finding his daughters-who were given away against his will-is her only focus. She decides to hire a private detective to help. He has to be a shifter, to understand all the variables of the case, and while she'd prefer to avoid predators, there's something about Paul Lapin that makes her trust the coyote. (An Older Heroine's Later in Life Paranormal Story!) Etched In Brass Colleen Nicols is used to assignments where she's used as bait for vampires. Her fae blood is irresistible to them. What she didn't expect this time, was to fall for one. Bernard Saint James has turned a blind eye to his vampire family's misdeeds for centuries, but now Lilly has gone too far. Her cyborg experiments are drawing attention, and she's becoming bolder with every victim, and Bernard knows she must be stopped.

This honey badger is no one's bait. Not even if the shark is cute as hell. Delilah Lovett is considered a little…odd. She's used to it. Not everyone is comfortable around someone who takes care of the dead. Her skills are often in high demand, and she's just been recruited to consult on a job for the Aquaterrestrial Task Force. There's a possible traitor in their midst, and they need her genius to make sure the evidence hasn't been tampered with. Aiden Reyes doesn't back down from a challenge, which is why he is given a special mission: be a bodyguard to a badass badger who insists she doesn't need one. He figures the difficulties he faces with her will be nothing compared to the threat coming from within his own ranks, the killer who could potentially know the exact locations and missions of every agent. Meeting Delilah and discovering she's his mate is all the more reason for Aiden to want to find the murderer quickly and take them down. Not only does he need to protect Delilah, but he also needs the case to be solved so he can be with his overly serious, beautiful mate.

Two hot alpha shifters. One woman determined to clear her name. Olivia is a kraken shifter, the only one of her kind. She's used to how freaked-out people get when they find out what she is… her kind is rare and rumored to be monstrous. But when bodies start popping up with marks that appear to be made from a kraken, Olivia knows she needs to do whatever she can to clear her name and catch the person doing it. That starts with going to the Aquaterrestrial Task Force and volunteering to help with the case. Mike is a goblin shark shifter, an agent of the ATTF. He's not pleased when the agency sends Chase, a harpy shifter, to be his communications man, and he's even less pleased when he learns that Olivia, an untrained civilian, will be completing the team. It only gets worse when Mike finds out that not only is he Olivia's mate… Chase is too! Can the team figure out how to deal with two men mated to the same woman? And can they accept using her as bait to lure out a dangerous killer before it's too late?

Sean and Markus have been rescuing Omegas from facilities that sell them and working with Esme Baer to connect them with their fated mates. When their associate calls to inform Sean that she's found a special Omega for him and Markus, he's so distracted that he falls off a ladder and hits his head! When the fearful Omega arrives, she's met with an amnesiac Alpha who has no idea who he is, or that she is meant to be his. Though Tara knows the Alpha is rumored to make Omegas who displease him disappear, Sean is nothing like she thought he would be. He seems to think he's a servant in the house, and Tara doesn't dare tell him the truth, even when everything about him makes her feel safe. Until his lover, the Beta, comes back from a business trip and triggers Sean's memories to return. Will Tara's deception ruin her chances at the safe haven she's always dreamed of?

Ruby is a raccoon shifter and a baker who is looking for her family. She knows they're out there, and after the death of her brother, finding his daughters-who were given away against his will-is her only focus. Racoon shifters need to stick together. She decides to hire a private detective to help. He has to be a shifter, to understand all the variables of the case, and while she'd prefer to avoid predators, there's something about Paul Lapin that makes her trust the coyote. She's especially glad for his professional skills when the family who gave the girls away show up with threats, because there's no way she's going to stop now, when she's this close to a family reunion! For my regular readers, you may be surprised to find that this one has no bedroom scenes, but I still hope you enjoy! This is an older heroine's story, involving finding family and romantic love!

Who wouldn't want to accept a free cruise? Especially if that means a chance at meeting your true fated mate? Bill isn't over his ex. He left her high and dry half a year ago, but it's time he moves on. He's a Grizzly bear shifter with cybernetic enhancements and a dark past. He's not sure what kind of woman can learn to love a man like that. Ray hates water and boats, but this red panda shifter is going to suck it up and get on board because it's been far too long since she's dated anyone-ever since her ex completely ghosted her-and she's got a good feeling about this matchmaking cruise. All hopes are dashed, though, when the two exes end up assigned to the same room… and there are no other cabins available! Can Ray and Bill reunite? Or will their sea of troubles be too much to sail through?

Rita loves being a raccoon shifter, and she's not ashamed of being a professional thief. The thing is, something is missing from her life: love. So when she receives a mysterious message from a matchmaker, Rita thinks Esme Baer has finally taken her up on her generous offer to steal something in return for finding her mate. What she finds instead, is that Esme sent her to meet a half-man, half-cyborg. One who is really sexy and just Rita's type…

A wedding. A double-agent. An undercover operation where love and revenge will reign. Colleen Nicols is used to assignments where she's used as bait for vampires. Her fae blood is irresistible to them. What she didn't expect this time, was to fall for one. Bernard Saint James has turned a blind eye to his vampire family's misdeeds for centuries, but now Lilly has gone too far. Her cyborg experiments are drawing attention, and she's becoming bolder with every victim, and Bernard knows she must be stopped. His plan seems to be going off without a hitch, until he sets his eyes on Colleen. Lilly Saint James has gotten away with it for too long. Now, with the help of a few raccoon shifters and their cyborg mates, the time for comeuppance is upon her.

Roquette Avery, a white raccoon shifter, is terrified that someone will recognize her for who she truly is: a thief who's just recently turned her life around and is yearning to find her fated mate. Harmony Baer doesn't seem to care about Roquette's past, though. She's personally invited Roquette to the annual Christmas party she hosts with her sisters. Roquette is nervous but excited until a nefarious-looking vampire shows up to crash the party and tells Roquette she looks exactly like another raccoon shifter she's met-a raccoon shifter who stole something very valuable from the vampire's home. Before the vampire can harm Roquette, her bodyguard intervenes. He shines a glowing red eye on Roquette and grabs her with his metallic arm, insisting she flee the party. Too bad. This raccoon is not about to jet. No one gets to tell her what to do, no matter who she might resemble. And besides, Mr. bodyguard is pretty sexy, and Roquette's got a sneaking suspicion that he's her fated mate.

They warned her that the cobra's kisses are poison... John's life has been one mistake after another. How does a normal human guy end up turned into a cobra shifter and then become a henchman for evil scientists? Just when he thinks he's finally free, he ends up right back at the mercy of another.Rachel and Matthew know they're not supposed to exist. If FUC knew that their father used experimentation to save their lives, they'd be done for. But a new arrival has them curious about the world outside their bunker. Matthew believes the answers are at FUCN'A, while Rachel is captivated by the new prisoner. The things he tells her cannot possibly be true, but she can't keep away from him either, and taking such risks could prove poisonous for her health.

Lilac and Warrick have survived the first round of blood secrets, but will new revelations tear them apart? Moving into Warrick's main house was daunting in itself, but the fact that she's shadowed by bodyguards at all times was a constant reminder of the enemies Warrick had. At least her relationship with the three-centuries old vampire was on solid ground, and her sacred blood was helping his dhampire niece grow stronger. But another attack makes things clear: The Camarilla Consortium expects Warrick to show up at this year's Gala with his vessel of sacred blood in tow. Lilac will do what she must to ensure the safety of herself, her father, and her grandfather, but she hardly knows what she's in for. These vampires were the ones responsible for Warrick's brothe'rs death, and he holds no power or sway over them. What will happen if they decide they want to indulge themselves in Lilac's blood?

Cedric is out for one last night of fun and freedom before he ties the knot out of familial duty. Knowing that vampires make outstanding lovers, he drags his best friend to a vampire party in hopes of finding a night of passion that will make memories to last him a lifetime.Silus is a centennial vampire lord, set to take over leadership of his father's clan someday. At his birthday celebration, he spots Cedric and feels an instant attraction. It was only supposed to be a bit of harmless fun. But one taste and Silus discovers that Cedric isn't human, as he'd assumed. In fact, Cedric's from a race of creatures who are sworn enemies to his vampire kind. A creature whose blood is supposed to be poisonous to them.But after experiencing the most intense orgasm of his life, Silus found himself addicted to the light in Cedric's blood. The two men quickly realize that one night could never be enough. Forced to face their families and overcome generations of strife, Cedric and Silus must find a way to be together - even if it means war.

Does it have to be so complicated for a villain to get his happily ever after?Dennis is used to being the villain. He’s used to being chased by people who want to take him down. But this time, things are different.Annie and Dennis are on the run from his old pack. Desperate to save his mate and his son, the villain will throw away his old anger, for now. If it means giving the woman he loves back to the alpha he hates, then so be it.It will most likely kill him, but Dennis' old pack will kill Annie if he fails, and his son isn't safe with the pack of his enemy, or the wolves hunting him down.If Dennis is to survive this with his son and his mate, then he must carefully navigate the hundred year rage of his enemies, and come to terms with the crimes of his past.

Secrets, shifters, sexy alphas, and true love…Alpha For billionaire and deadly alpha, Garret Maxwell, searching for and protecting Miranda, his mate, has been his life's biggest mission. Right up there with getting revenge on the mutt who killed his father. But before he can finally have her, he’s got to face down his sworn enemy who wants to kill her.Alpha BearFormer Navy Seal Dane Green already lost one mate to humans. He's not about to let himself get close to another, not when there are dangerous people out there who want to see him punished by hurting her. Too bad the bear inside him has other plans for their mate. It has no intention of letting Lois go.Alpha DragonWhen dangerous and deadly alpha dragon, Jax, is injured protecting his pack, only his mate, Katie, can help him heal. The night of passion that follows leaves both wanting more. Now Jax’s dragon is unleashed and he can’t stand the idea of being away from his her, especially when a ghost from her past returns to make trouble.Alpha WolfA villainous wolf alpha, Dennis is used to being chased by his enemies. But this time is different, because competing packs are threatening his mate and his son. If he’s to survive this with both of them, then he must carefully navigate the hundred year rage of his enemies, and come to terms with the crimes of his past.

Ghouls just wanna have fun...Jessie needs an army. One made up of the strongest alphas she can find if she is to kill a powerful sorcerer. The former master who created her.She needs warriors, both wolf and dragon alike for this tricky mission. Easier said than done because dragons and wolves don’t get along! Luckily, Jessie’s a ghoul with succubus powers and she doesn’t have to look far to find a few scrumptious men who are the perfect candidates...She just didn’t expect to have so much fun making the growly warriors do her bidding, though they don’t seem to mind when play time rolls around.As things heat up in the bedroom, complications arise. The long history of fighting between dragons and werewolves is more challenging than Jessie expected. To ensure her freedom, and their cooperation, she might have to, horror of horrors, release them from her spell.Trusting four angry warriors to stay on their own free will is a new experience for Jessie. Because, whether she wins her freedom or not, Jessie is used to a solitary, loveless life, and not convinced she’s worthy of four knights in shining armor.

Arrangement With A BillionaireIsla King's family business was taken over by Calendri Corp, leaving her family in shambles. Now she's in Arturo Calendri's high rise office to beg for some mercy since he's the new CEO. His reputation as a bad boy doesn't scare her.Arturo is holding all the cards and incredibly happy about it, and if Isla wants the family business back, she's going to have to agree to a little arrangement. Spend four weeks with him in his lonely mansion, being owned and claimed by him, or go home with nothing.Holiday With A BillionaireA few months have passed since Isla and Arturo decided to start fresh and have a real relationship, but with Arturo's business dealings, it leaves for little time to spend in each other's arms.Isla wants Arturo to have a real family get together. the kind he never got to enjoy as a child. She wants all the Calendri brothers under one roof. It's a feat she can only manage with a little help, but Arturo is running late, and if he's going to make it to the part, and give her his surprise, then he might have to do something a little drastic.The Billionaire FantasyBad Boy Billionaire Silvio tried to make things work with Jane, the gorgeous free spirit he had a fling with. But Jane's plans didn't involve wasting time on games for a rich man's amusement. She might write about billionaires, but she knows that fantasy is different from reality.Silvio knows he'll have to do something special to win Jane back, but he has to rush his plans when he finds out she's being stalked. He'll have to use every trick in the book to get her under his protection, even if that means offering her the fantasy billionaire romance from one of her novels with everything included, all the way down to the hot sex and Happily Ever After.

Fiona Blache dreams of opening her own bakery someday. She thinks she's got the perfect opportunity to drum up some publicity when Prince Inferno Blackclaw the Fourth, dragon shifter and heir to the Dragon Throne, walks into her work to try her freshest sweets. With the look he gives her, she is not so sure it wasn't just the sweets he wanted.Things don't quite go as expected for Fiona, though, when her boss takes all the credit, her dinner is all over the floor and there are masked-intruders breaking down her door. Thankfully, Inferno's curiosity led him to her door that night just in time to save her. He knew on first sight that she wasn't just any human...She's his mate.The passion that simmered between them, barely controllable and broadcast on television, makes it clear to the public who she is and how much she means to him… and that puts a target on her back.To save her, he has to hurry her to safety. It's not really kidnapping if it's life or death… right?

Three hot shifter romances from USA Today and Amazon Bestselling author Mandy Rosko!Book 1: Zero Fox GivenFox shifter and all around good girl Zelda witnessed the murder of her alpha, then overheard her new husband confess.What the hell is wrong with the Universe?Now she's on the run, but she's tossed her good girl persona for something a thousand times more fun. Gone are her heavy sweaters and glasses in exchange for tight dresses and high heels on the dance floor.Then a kidnapping goes wrong and she's rescued by a tall, dark and handsome bodyguard! Her very own bodyguard! Okay, this is unexpected, but the sexy bodyguard fantasy was one of her favorites, and she'll run with it.It turns out she still has people who care about her, and they hired Victor to watch her back. Except Zelda doesn't just want fun anymore. She gets the scent of a mate off the stoic bodyguard, and Victor has a no touching policy with clientsZelda can't wait for her husband to be brought in, and while Victor protects her from a murderous ex, she'll do her best to wear down Victor's defenses.Book 2: Howl Always Love YouSteve Delany is ready to get out of the hospital after being mauled by the werewolves. There's just one very delicious nurse he can't take his mind off of. She makes him want to stick around, despite the creature inside him desperate to get out.Denise Summers has been up close and personal with shifters before, and she has the scars to prove it. Steven makes her blood run hot, his body calls to her in ways she shouldn't allow. In ways she needs to ignore but can't.One night is all she needs to get the sexy male out of her system. Then she can go on ignoring him and get back to her life as a nurse. Of course, going on one date with a newly turned werewolf wouldn't be as simple as she wanted it to be, because Denise is a conduit whose blood calls out to other shifters to claim, and a few might have something to say about her giving herself to Steven.The universe hates her like that.Book 3: Can't Bear to Be Without YouSome fires never go out...Jonas MacBride left Lakeview in his past, including the woman who spurned him. There was no place there for a subhuman like him – someone born to shifters without the ability to transform. Yet after years of building a life for himself, and a career as a firefighter, he’s sent back to Lakeview to investigate some recent brushfire incidents. And on his first day in town he runs right into the woman he once thought he’d spend his life with.Taylor Daniella Norina thought she’d seen the last of Jonas until he shows up asking questions about fires – questions that none of the shifter community is interested in answering. She can tell that Jonas doesn’t want to be there, and she’d prefer he left as soon as possible too. Someone might be hiding the truth about who’s setting the brushfires, but Taylor has her own secret – one involving the child she carried when Jonas left her behind.

At first, Lois Graham was afraid of the large and gruff bear shifter. He's everything she's not used to, and he's shattered her world perception by revealing that shifters exist. But he stood in the way of claws and teeth that would have torn her to pieces, so she can't help but see him in a different light.Former Navy Seal Dane Green is in a bad mood. It's one thing to suffer an injury while on a rescue mission. It's another to have a fiery red head with amazing legs insist on nursing him back to health while he's stuck in bed.It might be great if he didn't want to pull her in bed with him.Dane already lost one mate. He's not about to let himself get close to another, not when there are dangerous people out there who want to hurt Lois to punish him. She might think she's ready for his world, but he knows she's not, and he also knows the best thing he can do for her is to walk away.Too bad the bear inside him has other plans...

For this deadly alpha, searching for and protecting his mate has been his life's biggest mission. Right up there with getting revenge on the mutt who killed his father.Miranda is living out of her car, struggling to make payments for her mother's medical bills when a monstrous hand smashes in the window and drags her screaming into the dark woods.From nowhere, she's rescued by a a large, looming figure with a monstrous wolf head, fur, and claws. Did she mention the wolf head? When the monster transforms into the most handsome man she's ever seen in her life, and then claims she is his mate, Miranda is stunned. But, come on, with a body like that, she doesn't exactly mind.Billionaire Garret Maxwell has been searching for his mate for decades. Though he wants nothing more than to press loving alpha bites all over the tender thighs and breasts of his woman, a number of obstacles get in his way from making that sweet claim.Like his sworn enemy who wants to kill his mate for revenge. That would be a big one...

These Werewolves, Hunters, Vampires and Dragons are sure to melt your heart! The Vampire's Curse Lost and lonely. Dangerous and Deadly. Kyle will do whatever it takes to find a cure, even get the help of a gorgeous witch with iffy powers, whether she wants to help or not. The Legend of the Werewolf A powerful and tortured psychic, Mike just wanted to forget his heartbreak, instead he was kidnapped by a sexy she-wolf who thinks he's the answer to all her problems. The Shepard's Agony David is more than deadly with a weapon. When David found out the woman he loves was a werewolf, his family motto was to kill her on sight. Instead, he will scheme and plot to rescue Gwen from his family of legendary and elite hunters. The Dragon and the Wolf (A Novella) Before The Legend of the Werewolf, playfully devious dragon shifter Chris rescued Westley from a band of hunters. Now, this dragon shifter needs to convince this little wolf they're meant to be together no matter what.

Bad Boy Billionaire Silvio tried to make things work with Jane, the gorgeous free spirit he had a fling with. What started one night in the bathroom of the hottest club in town turned into ten intense nights that nothing could compare to.But Jane's plans didn't involve wasting time on games for a rich man's amusement. She might write about billionaires, but she knows that fantasy is different from reality. On the pages of her romance novels, pie in the sky affairs might exist, but Silvio's past ensured that a happily-ever-after wasn't on the table. He has reporters hounding his every move and dissecting every girlfriend, and constantly reminding the world of the Calendri's past filled with abuse and murder. Jane knew their relationship was doomed from the start, and resolved to keep her distance.Except Silvio could never stop thinking about the woman who stole his heart and held on tight. After he discovers someone watching her every move, he realizes he's got to get her back. At the very least, to protect her. Silvio will give Jane the fantasy billionaire romance from one of her novels. Research, he'll call it, with everything included, all the way down to the hot sex and Happily Ever After.A happy ending he can only give her if he finds her stalker first, before he becomes more than a frightening voice over the phone.